Question 1

How can I help 317 financially?

Accepted Answer

317 Art Collaborative exists solely because of grants and donations from supporters like you! All our staff is volunteer, so you monetary and/or in kind donations go directly to paying the day to day bills and keeping 317 afloat. Please visit our donation page to make an online donation. You may also send checks, or leftover gift cards to 317 Market St, Rockford, IL, 61107. Order a bunch of wine for an event and now you dont need it? We'll take that too! Literally anything is helpful. Know of a foundation or grant that gives to the arts? We'd love that info! Please reach out !

Question 2

What is your next event? (aka when is the next art opening?)

Accepted Answer

We have new openings most every month, usually on the first Friday . We also have live music and other pop-up events. The best thing to do is check our site calender and our Facebook/ Instagram  page for all the updates.

Question 3

How can I become a resident artist?

Accepted Answer

We currently have several spots available in our box rentals, which are $125 per month. We also have possibilities in our back Hideout space. Please DM or Email us at 317artcollaborative@gmail.com for details and to make an appointment to see the studio.

Question 4

How do I become a Member At Large?

Accepted Answer

Members At Large are a group of people who want to support 317 Art Collective. Some are artists and some are not. There are 3 tiers of members, starting at $50 per year. Some advantages are listings on our web page, an annual Members Only group show, better commision rates for sales, first dibs on call to artists and a great resource for information on shows and events in our area. MAL also get a 20% reduction on space rental rates!
If you would like to become a MAL, please send us a note and we will sign you up!

Question 5

Where can I find the schedule for classes/camps?

Accepted Answer

Classes and camps can be found on our site calender and in our Facebook page events.
For kids/teens classes, camps and private parties, please also visit SmARTypantsrockford.com , which lives inside 317.

Question 6

How do I get a hold of a particular artist for a purchase or commission?

Accepted Answer

Please email us at 317artcollaborative@gmail.com, and let us know the artist's name, title of the work or any other pertinent information. Include your name and contact info, and we will pass it along to the artist immediately.

Question 7

How can I get involved at 317?

Accepted Answer

You may become a Member At Large for a fee of $50 annually. You may volunteer at openings and events. You may attend classes and workshops, and you may rent our studio for your own events.
Additionally, if you are an artist, you can keep a look out for any open calls for upcoming shows and even rent studio space!.
We also need help with things like cleaning and organizing and our biggerst wish is a pro bono accountant/bookkeeper.

Question 8

How can I volunteer at 317?

Accepted Answer

Please just send us your contact info to 317artcollaborative@gmail.com and specify how you'd like to help? We need studio sitters,marketing people, clean up crew and docents!

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